Monroe County , Missouri

Population: 8,672 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $48,299 Home $147,400 Rent $667/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 8,672 residents, Monroe County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Missouri and neighboring counties alike.

$48,299
Median Income
household
$147,400
Home Value
median
$667/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $48,299
Per Capita Income $27,776
Poverty Rate 16.0%
Median Home Value $147,400
Median Gross Rent $667/mo
Owner Occupied 75.0%
Renter Occupied 25.0%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 8,672
Median Age 45.8 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 17.4%

Health Outcomes

CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults

37.8%
Obesity
15.0%
Diabetes
20.2%
Smoking
42.2%
High Blood Pressure
31.1%
No Physical Activity
27.2%
Depression
38.2%
Insufficient Sleep
80.2%
Annual Checkup

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Very Low

Overall risk score: 21.2  ·  21th national percentile

🌪️ Tornado
43.16
🌀 Hurricane
19.19
🔥 Wildfire
31.90
❄️ Winter Storm
35.11
🌍 Earthquake
45.96
☀️ Drought
60.05

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